Join our growing team responsible for maintaining The Parklands. Review open positions below. To apply, email your resume, cover letter, and references to careers@theparklands.org with the job title in the subject line.
Seasonal Gardener
The Parklands of Floyds Fork is seeking an energetic and hard-working seasonal gardener with an interest in expanding their professional skills to join our team. Our ideal candidates will work within the areas of Horticulture and Natural Areas. The successful candidate will have the enthusiasm and curiosity to inquire and want to experience various aspects of outdoor work involving natural areas and garden maintenance.
Park Attendant
Under the direction of the Parks Superintendent, Park Attendants provide supplemental support in the opening, closing, and weekend-weekday evening maintenance coverage for the Parklands. This position works independently, completing basic maintenance and facility upkeep tasks, using maintenance equipment and vehicles. The position works early mornings, late nights, and weekends and holidays. This is an hourly, part-time position with irregular hours that increase during the outdoor recreation season.
Environmental Education Leadership Corps Member
Under supervision from the Director of Education and Programming and the Assistant Director of Education, the Environmental Education Leadership Corps Member provides direct support for Parklands Outdoor Classroom education programming. This position is a joint position between The Parklands of Floyds Fork and Americorps. The EELC Member researches, develops, and leads nature and science-based programs such as school field trips, youth outdoor camps, adult hikes, and family programs. Programs are led both in school classrooms as well as on our trails, bike paths, and creek. This position will frequently hike in the park as well as bike and kayak as necessary. This position also provides visitor service support in the parks and at the PNC Achievement Center. This position works independently and as a team within the education department and ensures that visitors of all ages have an interesting, informative, and enjoyable experience while in the Parklands.
The incumbent will lead high-quality outdoor educational and recreational experiences for participants that focus on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) and nature-based education, as well as The Parklands core values of safe, fun, clean, and beautiful. The position works early mornings and some weekends/holidays. This is a grant funded position through Americorps and the Kentucky Environmental Education Council. This is a full time, one-year position beginning September 1, 2024 and ending August 31, 2025.